Weekend of a Champion

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Weekend of a Champion

1972

1h 33m

Documentary

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A glimpse into the world of the Monaco Grand Prix through the eyes of world champion Jackie Stewart.

Penelope Houston

The Times (UK)

A good weekend's work by everyone; including the sharp director, Frank Simon.

Jul 8, 2020

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

"Weekend of a Champion" will appeal mostly to motor-racing enthusiasts and movie archaeologists.

Nov 21, 2013

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

Polanski and Stewart reunite at the film's end to reminisce, but it's the original footage that thrills.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 21, 2013

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Tony Medley

Tolucan Times

...fascinating insight into the mind of a champion at the height of his powers...a don't-miss film, even if you're not an auto racing aficionado, which I'm not.

Rated: 9/10

Nov 29, 2013

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Matt Prigge

Metro

'Weekend of a Champion' is too diffuse and too light, and when it comes time for the big race itself, it founders.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 22, 2013

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

An all-access pass into the past, this intimate behind-the-scenes documentary...is entrancing even for those of us whose familiarity with the sport begins and ends with the Indianapolis 500.

Nov 21, 2013

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Not a fan of Sir Jackie, but I can sit thru hours and hours of Formula 1 documentaries.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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great if you follow F1. Probably boring otherwise.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Synopsis

A glimpse into the world of the Monaco Grand Prix through the eyes of world champion Jackie Stewart.

Director: Francis Simon
Producer: Roman Polanski
Screenwriter: Francis Simon
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2014
Runtime: 1h 33m